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Allan King

Canadian film director (1930-2009)
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Allan King

Summary

Allan King is a human[1]. He was born in Vancouver[2]. He was born on February 6, 1930[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on June 15, 2009[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and film director[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Allan King's place of birth was Vancouver[2].
  • Allan King passed away in Toronto[4].
  • Allan King was born on February 6, 1930[3].
  • Allan King died on June 15, 2009[5].
  • Among Allan King's spouses was Colleen Murphy[10].
  • Allan King held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Allan King's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Allan King's professions included film producer[7].
  • Allan King's professions included film director[8].
  • Allan King received the Officer of the Order of Canada[12].
  • Allan King is recorded as male[13].
  • Allan King's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Allan King's Commons category is recorded as Allan King[15].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[16].
  • Allan King's family name is recorded as King[17].
  • Allan King's given name is recorded as Allan[18].
  • Allan King's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Allan King's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Allan King's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Allan King[21].

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Origins and Family

Allan King's place of birth was Vancouver[2]. He was born on February 6, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and film director[8].

Recognition

Allan King received the Officer of the Order of Canada[12].

Personal Life

Among Allan King's spouses was Colleen Murphy[10].

Death and Burial

Allan King died on June 15, 2009[5]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[16].

Why It Matters

Allan King has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Allan King born?

Born in Vancouver[2], Allan King…

Where did Allan King die?

Allan King passed away in Toronto[4].

Who was Allan King married to?

Allan King's spouses include Colleen Murphy[10].

What did Allan King do for work?

Allan King worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and film director[8].

What awards did Allan King receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[12].

Related Entities

Canada Toronto

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . toronto.ctv.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · DifoolBot bot · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Colleen Murphy
    Place of birth → Vancouver
    Related category → Category:Films directed by Allan King
    Family name → King
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